Most helpfull member of the forum

[GMichael]

Most helpfull member of the forum

So we voted on the most annoying member. We've voted on the best speakers, amps, movies, CD's, stars, etc....

Now it's time to vote on who has given you the most help here. There are plenty to choose from. Kex, and Wooch get my vote. But there are others too. How about Topspeed, RGA and Flo. All have been helpful to me. Most have been helpful to others as well. There are plenty of others that I have left out as well. Who are they, who's number one, and why? You can make as many selections as you like this time.

Let's leave out any negative traits. Leave those for the annoying poll. Just good things to say go here.

Yes Top. You get extra points...

[kexodusc]

I vote for Wooch and Sir Terrence...I was always more interested 2 channel stereo, louder = better and believed everything my salespeople told me until I stumbled across this place and started reading what they were saying. I had no idea how ass backwards my home theater setup was. Much more to it than just putting 5.1 speakers in your room
It's gone through a few complete makeovers, since and I'm still learning. If I'm answering an home theater setup question, chances are it's an answer they gave me.

Geoffcin and Topspeed know an aweful lot about an aweful lot of gear too...honorable mentions there.

I've been actively posting for almost 2 years now, and spent probably another under various other monikers...this place is one of my favorite forums because there's relatively less Brand name pushing and flame wars. Just people helping people and Worfster great sense of humor.

...I'm getting all choked up....

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

Without a doubt Wooch. I am awed by his knowledge of both audio and video. I wanted to grab him, turn him upside, and shake him till I could get all of that knowledge outta him. He advised against that, he mentioned something about barfing at the suggestion.

[topspeed]

I voted for Wooch as well. Like Kex, I'm from a two channel background and didn't have flippin' clue regarding calibration or room treatments. Wooch is always helpful and speaks in layman terms.

There are other members that seem to specialize in certain fields:
Edyct: HD and monitors
SirTT: acoustic engineering, room treatments
Kex: DIY

I will say that all of the people that have been so helpful over the years have truly allowed me enjoy my rig to a far higher degree, and that's what this is all about.

If I can add one:
Here's a vote for our dearly departed video guru, Woodman.

[JSE]

I voted for Wooch as well. Like Kex, I'm from a two channel background and didn't have flippin' clue regarding calibration or room treatments. Wooch is always helpful and speaks in layman terms.

There are other members that seem to specialize in certain fields:
Edyct: HD and monitors
SirTT: acoustic engineering, room treatments
Kex: DIY

I will say that all of the people that have been so helpful over the years have truly allowed me enjoy my rig to a far higher degree, and that's what this is all about.

If I can add one:
Here's a vote for our dearly departed video guru, Woodman.

I vote for Wooch as well and 2nd the vote for Woodman. Is he really gone? I knew he had not been around for a while but I never heard what happened. I know he was a older guy in not so great health so I kindof suspected the worse.

JSE

[bjornb17]

that would be great if RGA won most annoying member AND most helpful member :P

[GMichael]

Or should I say begins the runaway. I am sensing a rout here.

[topspeed]

that would be great if RGA won most annoying member AND most helpful member :P

RGA has actually helped me quite a few times. Before I bought my VR1's, he was the one that figured out I was just looking for something different from my B&W's. I hadn't considered this, but he was spot on. Honestly, I have no idea how he's leading the most annoying thread when there are soooo many better candidates (i.e. Hershon & Lex)

[Pyrrho]

RGA has actually helped me quite a few times. Before I bought my VR1's, he was the one that figured out I was just looking for something different from my B&W's. I hadn't considered this, but he was spot on. Honestly, I have no idea how he's leading the most annoying thread when there are soooo many better candidates (i.e. Hershon & Lex)

It is easy to explain why someone could be both the most helpful and the most annoying. People are often annoyed by intelligent, knowledgeable people. They often say things that are antagonistic to the comfortable prejudices that many people enjoy, and many people are very annoyed by someone who tells them that they are wrong. And even more annoyed when the person saying they are wrong is right.

On the other hand, someone can be very knowledgeable and useful, and still be a pain in the ass, who makes the lives of others a living hell by being an obnoxious jerk. There is, after all, no contradiction in being both annoying and useful.

These are general comments, by the way, not directed at anyone in particular.

[Woochifer]

Well, I gotta put in a plug for both Sir Terrence and Richard Greene, Sir T especially because he knocked me down a couple of times when I first started posting on this site (and knew a helluva lot less than I thought I did!). Since I was fortunately a newbie and still relatively open minded, I did the sensible thing and put his advice to the test. Lo and behold he was right, and I got a hugely improved system as a result -- all with minimal investment. If you want to do something right the first time, Sir T has been the one to turn to first.

If not for Doc Greene, I would not have a subwoofer in my system. I always knew that my room had major acoustical problems at the low end, and he was the one that pointed out why subwoofers sound boomy and how the boundary gain works. Most importantly, he provided frequent primers on the virtues of parametric equalization, and pointed me towards the Behringer Feedback Destroyer as a subwoofer equalizer. Without the BFD, my subwoofer is unlistenable and I would have returned it and gone without one in my system. With an equalized subwoofer installed, I cannot imagine my system without one.

I'm kinda speechless over all the votes I've gotten. If anything, I always thought of this board as more of a team effort, and believe me, almost every bit of advice I post on this site has already been posted by someone else at some point. If I'm helpful, it's largely because a lot of other helpful members have been part of this board over the years, and I learned a lot from them. Any one of the other guys mentioned like kex, topspeed, Geoffcin, Worf, Woodman, edyct, and even frequent sparring partners like RGA and Florian, are just carrying on what a lot of others have contributed since I've been here. Thanx again guys!

[bjornb17]

LOL notice how there are 27 votes, yet only 10 people who voted.

[bjornb17]

It is easy to explain why someone could be both the most helpful and the most annoying. People are often annoyed by intelligent, knowledgeable people. They often say things that are antagonistic to the comfortable prejudices that many people enjoy, and many people are very annoyed by someone who tells them that they are wrong. And even more annoyed when the person saying they are wrong is right.

It sounds like i need to add you to the second edition of Most Annoying Member (TM).

[cam]

There are many helpfull members on this site, Kex and Sir T come to mind, but my vote goes to Wooch. No matter what up and coming newbie comes around with the same question that has been asked sooooo many times before, Wooch always bucks up with a nice detailed response. Hell, Wooch alot of the times answers the same questions day after day after day. Now I know there are alot of helpfull members here that will take the time to answer just about anything, but Wooch will help over and over............and over.

Hey Wooch, by the time this poll has run its course, I hope you deflate that head of yours hahaha.

I've got a suggestion, If Sir T doesn't object, I think you should change your same to Sir Woochifer. What do you think?

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

There are many helpfull members on this site, Kex and Sir T come to mind, but my vote goes to Wooch. No matter what up and coming newbie comes around with the same question that has been asked sooooo many times before, Wooch always bucks up with a nice detailed response. Hell, Wooch alot of the times answers the same questions day after day after day. Now I know there are alot of helpfull members here that will take the time to answer just about anything, but Wooch will help over and over............and over.

Hey Wooch, by the time this poll has run its course, I hope you deflate that head of yours hahaha.

I've got a suggestion, If Sir T doesn't object, I think you should change your same to Sir Woochifer. What do you think?

Consider it done. As of today(in my most dignified voice)Wooch shall be known as Sir Wooch, knight of the audio roundtable, Governer of the BFD, and Lord of the rings. It is done.

[GMichael]

Well, I gotta put in a plug for both Sir Terrence and Richard Greene, Sir T especially because he knocked me down a couple of times when I first started posting on this site (and knew a helluva lot less than I thought I did!). Since I was fortunately a newbie and still relatively open minded, I did the sensible thing and put his advice to the test. Lo and behold he was right, and I got a hugely improved system as a result -- all with minimal investment. If you want to do something right the first time, Sir T has been the one to turn to first.

If not for Doc Greene, I would not have a subwoofer in my system. I always knew that my room had major acoustical problems at the low end, and he was the one that pointed out why subwoofers sound boomy and how the boundary gain works. Most importantly, he provided frequent primers on the virtues of parametric equalization, and pointed me towards the Behringer Feedback Destroyer as a subwoofer equalizer. Without the BFD, my subwoofer is unlistenable and I would have returned it and gone without one in my system. With an equalized subwoofer installed, I cannot imagine my system without one.

I'm kinda speechless over all the votes I've gotten. If anything, I always thought of this board as more of a team effort, and believe me, almost every bit of advice I post on this site has already been posted by someone else at some point. If I'm helpful, it's largely because a lot of other helpful members have been part of this board over the years, and I learned a lot from them. Any one of the other guys mentioned like kex, topspeed, Geoffcin, Worf, Woodman, edyct, and even frequent sparring partners like RGA and Florian, are just carrying on what a lot of others have contributed since I've been here. Thanx again guys!

What a great acceptance speech. How typical for Wooch to give the credit to others when he is the clear winner here. Very gracious and respectable.

I do agree that this is a team thing. Everyone on this list, and many that I left off, have been very helpful. But Wooch stands tall above everyone. A class act ladies and gentlemen.

[Pat D]

Well, I gotta put in a plug for both Sir Terrence and Richard Greene, Sir T especially because he knocked me down a couple of times when I first started posting on this site (and knew a helluva lot less than I thought I did!). Since I was fortunately a newbie and still relatively open minded, I did the sensible thing and put his advice to the test. Lo and behold he was right, and I got a hugely improved system as a result -- all with minimal investment. If you want to do something right the first time, Sir T has been the one to turn to first.

If not for Doc Greene, I would not have a subwoofer in my system. I always knew that my room had major acoustical problems at the low end, and he was the one that pointed out why subwoofers sound boomy and how the boundary gain works. Most importantly, he provided frequent primers on the virtues of parametric equalization, and pointed me towards the Behringer Feedback Destroyer as a subwoofer equalizer. Without the BFD, my subwoofer is unlistenable and I would have returned it and gone without one in my system. With an equalized subwoofer installed, I cannot imagine my system without one.

I'm kinda speechless over all the votes I've gotten. If anything, I always thought of this board as more of a team effort, and believe me, almost every bit of advice I post on this site has already been posted by someone else at some point. If I'm helpful, it's largely because a lot of other helpful members have been part of this board over the years, and I learned a lot from them. Any one of the other guys mentioned like kex, topspeed, Geoffcin, Worf, Woodman, edyct, and even frequent sparring partners like RGA and Florian, are just carrying on what a lot of others have contributed since I've been here. Thanx again guys!

Well, my vote went for you, Wooch, though Sir Terence would be a close second. Many others do their best, too.

Some of the old crowd don't post here much anymore. Richard Greene doesn't post much here anymore for whatever reason, though he is reasonably active at AA. Woodman always gave excellent infomation but we don't know what he's doing now. Mtrycrafts has settled in at Audioholics, where his insights are much appreciated.

[Pyrrho]

It is easy to explain why someone could be both the most helpful and the most annoying. People are often annoyed by intelligent, knowledgeable people. They often say things that are antagonistic to the comfortable prejudices that many people enjoy, and many people are very annoyed by someone who tells them that they are wrong. And even more annoyed when the person saying they are wrong is right.

It sounds like i need to add you to the second edition of Most Annoying Member (TM).

Why, thank you for so quickly elevating me to such a special status! It is most gratifying to be called intelligent and knowledgeable and right!

[Pyrrho]

Well, my vote went for you, Wooch, though Sir Terence would be a close second. Many others do their best, too.

Some of the old crowd don't post here much anymore. Richard Greene doesn't post much here anymore for whatever reason, though he is reasonably active at AA. Woodman always gave excellent infomation but we don't know what he's doing now. Mtrycrafts has settled in at Audioholics, where his insights are much appreciated.

I like all of those of the old crowd you mention, and you as well for your good advice. As I recall, Woodman was a crotchety old man, so, I hate to suggest it, but is he well? (By the way, "crotchety old man” is meant to be descriptive; it in no way is meant to suggest that he was not a good man, but he did not always suffer fools gladly.) His "signature" on his last post is also rather suggestive, containing:

"I plan to live forever ..... so far, so good!"

A little help please (simple integra review)

I hope he is alive and well, and just taking a break.

[Resident Loser]

..."No, you're the best"...

Good Godamighty!...makes you wanna' puke...

And Pat D...how you could mention the two names you did in the same breath is beyond me...yeah, yeah, we know...(as a pre-emptive bit of self-deprecation) lotsa things are beyond me, so anyone contemplating insulting me can bugger off!

Anyone recall "Niagra" recorders...there are monikers that fit to a "T" but not for the reasons intended...

jimHJJ(...it's a regular mutual admiration society...)

[Resident Loser]

"I plan to live forever ..... so far, so good!"

A little help please (simple integra review)

I hope he is alive and well, and just taking a break.

...as I recall, that was his sign-off for quite sometime...unfortunately there is some conjecture(as of yet unverified) that he may no longer be with us...ericl responded to a post I had addressed to Woody with that possibility...

jimHJJ(...if true, I hope it's a better place...)

[Kam]

he's one of them smarty types.

thanks, once again wooch (and everyone else to) for all the info i've learned here.

peace
k2
go 'canes!

[GMichael]

OK, I will go out on a limb and declare an early winner. I predict that non other than the Woochifer himself will win. In fact, I declare him as the official winner.

Congratulations Sir Wooch, knight of the audio roundtable, Governer of the BFD, and Lord of the rings.

[JohnMichael]

Lots of good audio brainpower in this poll. I have learned a lot from all of you. The mention of patientce with new members and willingness to answer the same questions time and again is what makes these forums so excellent.

[GMichael]

Lots of good audio brainpower in this poll. I have learned a lot from all of you. The mention of patientce with new members and willingness to answer the same questions time and again is what makes these forums so excellent.

JM,
You forgot to vote for yourself. Now you're in last place. I'd give you another if I could.

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

..."No, you're the best"...

Good Godamighty!...makes you wanna' puke...

And Pat D...how you could mention the two names you did in the same breath is beyond me...yeah, yeah, we know...(as a pre-emptive bit of self-deprecation) lotsa things are beyond me, so anyone contemplating insulting me can bugger off!

Anyone recall "Niagra" recorders...there are monikers that fit to a "T" but not for the reasons intended...

jimHJJ(...it's a regular mutual admiration society...)

That would be Nagra recorders, and we all have known for sometime that life in general is beyond you. Speaking of things that fit to a "T", your moniker fits you to a T. Wherever you take up residence.